Canadian Forces Snowbirds

The Canadian Forces (CF) Snowbirds, 431 Air Demonstration Squadron are a Canadian icon comprised of Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) members and National Defence Public Service employees.

Pilots, technicians (aviation, avionics, aircraft structure, supply), mobile support operators, resource management support clerks, an engineering officer, a logistics officer and a public affairs officer representing all three elements (Army, Navy and Air Force), work as a team to bring thrilling performances to the Canadian public. Serving as ambassadors of the CAF, the CF Snowbirds demonstrate the high level of skill, professionalism, teamwork, discipline and dedication inherent in the men and women of the CAF and they inspire the pursuit of excellence wherever they go in North America.

A brief squadron history, motto and battle honours can be found on the Department of National Defence's Directorate of History and Heritage webpage. 431 Squadron has flown the following aircraft:

Vickers Wellington
Handley-Page Halifax
Avro Lancaster
Canadair (North American) F-86 Sabre

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Schedule

View the schedule for the current season.

Members

Find biographies of the current team members.

Formations

View the formations performed by the snowbirds.

Past members

View Snowbird teams dating back to 1971.

Honorary Snowbirds

Learn about the Society of Honorary Snowbirds and view a list of honoraries.

Frequently asked questions

Answers to common questions about the Snowbirds.

Tributes

Tributes to team members that have lost their lives in the performance of their duty.

Promotional and publication media

Find demonstration team resources for event organisers and media.

One man in uniform and one women in uniform

Throughout the years, the Royal Canadian Air Force has proudly profiled trailblazer pilot Walter ‘Wally’ Peters. His daughter, Lieutenant–Colonel (Retired) Shelley Peters-Carey is a trailblazer in her own right. We wanted to share how their family saw their contributions to the RCAF while paying tribute to two generations of a black Canadian family.
February 28, 2022

A member of the RCAF and a Snowbirds aircraft

Led by Major Glen Younghusband, the Snowbird's performance 50 years ago was the first major airshow performance of approximately 2,700 official airshows the team has now flown over the last 50 years across North America.
August 6, 2021

The Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) air demonstration teams officially began their 2021 season today after formal certification by the Commanders of 1 Canadian Air Division and 2 Canadian Air Division following an acceptance show at 15 Wing Moose Jaw.
May 28, 2021

On August 24, 2020, the Commander of 2 Canadian Air Division, Brigadier-General Denis O’Reilly, has lifted the operational pause on the CT-114 Tutor fleet.
August 24, 2020

Seven red and white jet aircraft fly in formation.

During Operation Inspiration, the Canadian Forces Snowbirds will cross the country to salute Canadians doing their part to fight the spread of COVID-19.
April 29, 2020

For more information on booking a Canadian Armed Forces aircraft to participate in your community's air show or special event, please visit Event booking, or contact SpecialEvents.EvenementsSpeciaux@forces.gc.ca

431 (AD) Squadron
15 Wing
PO Box 5000
Moose Jaw SK S6H 7Z8

Email: Snowbird.Team@sasktel.net
Telephone: 306-694-2222 extension 2437
Fax: 306-694-2809

Please allow up to ten business days for a reply.

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